THE EFFIGIES

For Ever Grounded LP

Year and pressing info: 1984, most likely 1st pressing, no barcode

Label and cat#:  Enigma Records, E 1056

Record condition:  NM+ only a few minor scuffs, great overall condition

Cover condition: EX, unfortunately it has a corner cut out (see photo) also has some minor spine splitting, other then that its in great condition

insert: 2 sided purple in flawless condition

other info: important Chicago hardcore/punk band's debut full length release

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from Enigma Records promo sheet:

"The early 1980's witnessed the meteoric rise and fall of countless hardcore bands in America. The emergence of a teeming youth whose primary reason for living was utter frustration and ultimately rebellion against the status quo triggered rock music's last real explosion. Only the most persistent bands with more than a spark of talent and imagination survived the ensuing post-punk maturation.
The Effigies are one band which did survive. Based in America's heartland, Chicago, Illinois, The Effigies outlasted the doom 'n' gloomers and most of the country's hardcore groups with a lyrical tack all its own. In direct contrast to the mostly negative messages of many punk groups, The Effigies delivered songs which offered signs of hope for today's youth. Mixing metal and punk sensibilities with a sense of humor and a wry intelligence, The Effigies have staying power.
Formed in early 1980, The Effigies have since released two mini-albums, Haunted Town and We're Da Machine, and three albums, For Ever Grounded, Fly On A Wire and their latest Restless/Fever release,Ink.
While the band's debut album, For Ever Grounded, confirmed the band's prowess as one of the more intelligent punk bands in the country and opened up the group's sound to a more metal-tinged growl. Rather than preaching to their youthful audience, For Ever Grounded offered options in the political and social realm to out and out mindless violence."

From FLEX!:

"A lot gloomier than the previous 12”, with some stomping UK post punk influences (think early Killing Joke), but still this is deeply rooted in Chicago hardcore punk. A good and original LP, but they haven’t found their true sound yet. [7]"

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Well, after 30 years of collecting Punk & Hardcore vinyl I never thought this day would come. After switching to CD in the 1990s and then to MP3 in the 2000s, I can't justify keeping my collection any longer so I offer it to you. I started collecting back in 1982 in the San Francisco Bay area where most of my records were purchased new. I moved to Florida in 1986 and still collected up unto the late 1990s. 

I have always treated my records with the most care. None of my original records are less then very good condition and most are in near mint condition. I did collect many used records over the years and also got many from friends that did not treat them so well. Those records will be described in detail as well.  All records will be shipped with a protective plastic sleeve, vinyl removed from cover to protect spine during shipping and 12 inch records will be packaged in a LP designed cardboard mailer. 7 inch records will be packaged in comparable cardboard packaging. Only the best for my old records!

Please check my other auctions for many other killer original hardcore and punk classics all this year!

Over 300 records from 1977-1993 will be up for auction until all sold.

If you have any questions or want an Excel spreedsheet of my collection feel free to email me.

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I only accept PayPal and ship within the continental US.  

If you are outside the US or in Alaska or Hawaii please email me ahead of time for shipping cost since they will vary depending on your location. 

Payment must be received within 3 days of auction end. 

I ship USPS within 3 business days after receiving PayPal payment, but almost always ship within the same day.

I ship all my records in clear plastic outer sleeve inside proper padded record mailers.

Shipping costs:

LP - Economy shipping USPS Media Mail $4.00

LP - Expedited shipping USPS Priority Mail $8.00

7" - Economy shipping USPS Media Mail $4.00

7" - Expedited shipping USPS Priority Mail $8.00

I'll gladly combine shipping up to 3 LP's or 4 7"s

My grading:

MINT (M): New in original un-opened packaging, perfect, never played and like new in every way. I probably won't have many of these since all were played at least once & covers moved around for decades.

NEAR MINT (NM): Opened and played very few times, only very minor visual imperfections. Super clean cover.

EXCELLENT (EX): Played lightly and well cared for, a few light scuffs. Cover may have a few creases or imperfections. Still a very clean record and cover.

VERY GOOD (VG): Has scuffs or light scratches and noticeable signs of heavier wear and handling. Cover may have more visible wear, small rips or small seam splits.

GOOD (G): Has many scuffs and scratches, signs of heavy wear and handling. Cover shows obvious marks, creases, rips, tape, seam splits or wear, labels ripped or written on. Basically not cared for. (these records were the ones I purchased used or received from friends).

+/-: If I have a hard time putting either record or cover into a solid grade.

I am happy to offer a refund where the item does not match my description.

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